# The European Union has banned gel nail polishes containing the chemical known as TPO, from nail salons, citing fertility and cancer risks. The chemical hardens polish under UV light but is now classified as toxic to reproduction in humans. Salons in the EU must immediately stop using TPO products, including getting rid of existing […]
# ‘n Gejuig is vandag regoor Beijing gehoor vir die prag en praal en patriotisme in China se hoofstad tydens ‘n reuseparade waartydens die land se nuutste militêre toerusting vertoon is. Die publiek het in die strate gestaan terwyl die paar duisend mense met kaartjies in Tiananmenplein saamgetrek het. Die jaartalle 1945 en 2025 is […]
# The ANC says it salutes South African activists who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The party described their mission as a non-violent stand against Israel’s blockade of Gaza and a powerful statement for justice and human rights. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the flotilla echoes South Africa’s own […]
# The Southern African Development Community has deployed its Electoral Observation Mission to Malawi’s general elections scheduled for 16 September. Headed by former Eswatini deputy prime minister, Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku, the mission will monitor presidential, parliamentary, and local polls across all 28 districts. Observers will assess pre-election activities, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure […]
# Die Departement van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging, in vennootskap met die Suid-Afrikaanse Kamer van Koophandel en Nywerheid en die Britse Hoë Kommissariaat, bied vandag ‘n seminaar in Johannesburg aan. Die geleentheid wil bewustheid versterk oor die ekonomiese vennootskap tussen lidlande van die Suider-Afrikaanse Doeaneunie en Mosambiek met die Verenigde Koninkryk. Die ooreenkoms waarvan Suid-Afrika, […]
# Cheers could be heard around Beijing today as China’s capital lit up with pomp, pageantry and patriotism for a massive parade showcasing the country’s latest military hardware. Members of the public lined the streets, while the few thousand who had tickets gathered in Tiananmen Square. Giant, golden numerals “1945” and “2025” were erected on […]
# Hoofregter Mandisa Maya is gasvrou vir haar eweknieë uit verskeie lande by die J20-beraad van die G20-hoofde van die Konstitusionele en Hooggeregshof in Sandton, Johannesburg. Die twee-dag beraad ondersoek geregtigheid gedurende tye van verandering om geregtelike onafhanklikheid, klimaatgeregtigheid, kubermisdaad, en kunsmatige intelligensie in howe deur onafhanklikheid, vernuwing en samewerking aan te pak. Die vergadering […]
# The Trade, Industry and Competition Department, in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the British High Commission, is hosting a seminar in Johannesburg today. The event seeks to raise awareness about the Southern African Customs Union Member States-plus-Mozambique-UK Economic Partnership Agreement. The deal, involving South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, […]
# Chief Justice Mandisa Maya is hosting her counterparts from various countries in the J20 Summit of G20 Constitutional and Supreme court heads in Sandton, Johannesburg. The two-day event seeks to look into justice in a time of change to tackle judicial independence, climate justice, cybercrime, and artificial intelligence in courts through independence, innovation and […]
